As a multi-year drought persists on the Prairies, some ranchers are making the tough choice to reduce their herds to ensure there is enough water and feed for the animals that remain. Prairies in the midst of multi-year drought Bart Guyon has a close relationship with his livestock, which makes …
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China’s clean tech boom has lessons for Canada
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the record expansion of renewable energy by the world's largest emitter and how Canada's pension funds are doing in the shift away from investments in fossil fuels. Also: A desert lake's unusual endurance Our planet is changing. So is …
Read More »‘Tiny forests’ are popping up in cities throughout the world. Here’s why
In vacant lots, neglected parks and patches of land along busy stretches of road, residents are gathering to plant trees — lots of them, close together. Here's a look at what's behind the trend. A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities In vacant lots, …
Read More »The mighty benefits of ‘tiny forests’
In vacant lots, neglected parks and patches of land along busy stretches of road, residents are gathering to plant trees — lots of them, close together. Here's a look at what's behind the trend. A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities In vacant lots, …
Read More »These Ottawa-area buildings are heated with industrial waste, as reuse technology gains steam
Residents of a new development in Ottawa-Gatineau are using industrial waste to keep their homes warm: specifically, waste heat from a local paper plant. Heat is being thrown away all around us — but it can be captured to heat buildings in a more efficient and climate friendly way. Following …
Read More »Summer events in B.C. already cancelled or rescheduled for drought, wildfire concerns
Sparse snowpack and ongoing drought are starting to impact summer events across the province, with some organizers making changes to scheduling or cancelling their events outright. Snow levels currently below normal, according to B.C. River Forecast Centre, raising risk of wildfire Sparse snowpack and ongoing drought are starting to impact …
Read More »Canada’s Greener Homes program is ending. Thousands of layoffs could follow
As the federal government's popular Canada Greener Homes grant program comes to a close, the energy audit industry could crumble with businesses across the country warning of mass layoffs in the months ahead. Energy assessors worry business will halt after popular federal home efficiency program ends As the federal government's …
Read More »What Canada can learn from Norway, the EV capital of the world
Norway is considered the world leader in electric vehicles, with roughly one-quarter of all cars on the road now electric. How did the country get here? And what can Canada learn from its experience? The nordic country aims to phase out gas vehicle sales by next year, and observers say …
Read More »No ice means no ice fishing — warm winter hurts southern Ontario anglers, businesses
Amid an El Niño winter, little to no ice has formed on many lakes, ponds and rivers, including in southern Ontario. An environmental studies professor and researcher says fluctuating temperatures are expected all season, which will hit anglers and bait manufacturers hard. 'Start date for winter is being pushed back,' …
Read More »Where’s winter? So far an ‘unnatural’ grey and fog have loomed
Canadians are noticing a lot less snow than usual on many roads and ski slopes so far this winter, along with unseasonably warm weather that has set new temperature records in some places. Many places seeing almost balmy weather since the start of December Canadians across the country are noticing …
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